Providence Biltmore Hotel
Right on Kennedy Plaza in the
very center of Providence, the 291-room Biltmore
was the most elegant hotel in Providence
when it was built in 1922, and after millions of dollars
in renovations, it's Providence's poshest place to
stay once again. The outstanding features
of 1920s elegance have been carefully preserved, and
all modern conveniences installed. 11 Dorrance
St, Providence RI 02903. Tel 401-421-0700.
Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor
A 136-room, six-storey
hotel with views of the water and India Point Park.
A free shuttle bus can take
you to the city center.
220 India St, Providence RI 02906, just off I-195/US
Route 44. Tel 401-272-5577, or toll-free 800-333-3333,
fax 401-272-0251.
The Westin Providence
The 364-room Westin is part of the vast city-center
complex that includes the Rhode Island
Convention Center and Providence
Place Mall. It's 100% non-smoking,
and has fitness and spa facilities, as well as
an indoor heated swimming pool. 1 Exchange St,
Providence RI 02903. Tel 401-598-8000, fax
401-598-8200.
Providence Marriott Downtown
The 346-room, five-storey Marriott is just off I-95
and convenient to the city center. Advantages here
include the city's only indoor-outdoor swimming
pool, an airport shuttle, and free overnight parking.
1 Orms St, Providence RI 02904. Tel 401-272-2400,
or toll-free 866-807-2171, fax 401-273-2686.
Holiday Inn Providence-Downtown
Right next to the Dunkin Donuts (Civic) Center,
the 14-story, 274-room hotel has a
good
restaurant
called the Black Swan,
a lounge with live entertainment, and an indoor pool.
The bus and train stations are less than half a mile
away. It's a good value for quality, price, location,
and services. 21 Atwells Avenue (at I-95), Providence
RI 02903. Tel 401-831-3900; reservations
800-288-4595. Fax 401-751-0007.
The Old Court Bed & Breakfast Inn
On College Hill at the corner of North St, this handsome
old three-story brick mansion is only a
short walk from downtown The house was built in 1863
as a rectory, but takes its name from the old Rhode
Island Courthouse
next door The
11-room inn itself is a fine example of historic
preservation: all of its Italianate
features—12-foot
ceilings, plaster moldings, crystal chandeliers,
brass sconces, and ornately carved marble mantelpieces—are
in place. Furnishings in the 10 spacious, airy
guest rooms
are true to the period, but the bathrooms are
all modern. 144 Benefit St, Providence RI 02903.
Tel. 401-751-2002 or 401-351-0747,
fax 401-272-4830.
Motels on the Outskirts
Most of Providence's hotel capacity is in the neighboring
cities
of Warwick near the airport to the south, Pawtucket to
the north toward Boston on I-95, and Seekonk MA on I-195, the road to Cape
Cod.
As most of these
hotels and motels are right off the highway,
it's a good idea
to pick them according to your plans for
tomorrow: if it's evening as you approach Providence,
stay in Warwick and then see Providence the next
day;
if it's
early in the day, tour through Providence
and
then head out I-95 to Pawtucket if your next
stop is
Boston, or I-195 to Seekonk if you're headed
for Cape
Cod.
Ramada Inn
The 128-room Ramada is structured
and priced competitively, with an indoor pool,
sauna,
tennis courts, lounge
with live entertainment, and a children's
playground. From I-195, take the Seekonk
exit
to MA Route
114A. 940
Fall River Ave. (MA Route 114A), Seekonk MA 02771.
Tel 508-336-7300, or
toll-free 800-228-2828, fax 508-336-2107.
Comfort Inn
Just off I-95 in Pawtucket, a few
miles north of Providence, this is your best bet.
The 124-room hotel has
an indoor heated
pool, a sauna, an adjacent
restaurant, and offers free
shuttle service to T F Green State
Airport.
2 George St, Pawtucket RI 02860. Tel 401-723-6700,
fax 401-726-6380.
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